Sampath Bank was recognised as Sri Lanka’s ‘Best Retail Bank’ and ‘Best Commercial Bank’ for the fifth consecutive year at the prestigious World Finance Banking Awards awarded by UK based World Finance magazine. Continuing to win accolades both within the island and around the world, the bank has reigned supreme at this forum, bringing home the two awards, consistently, ever since 2014.

The National Policies and Economic Affairs Ministry has announced that the Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee has recommended Lazard Asia Ltd., Singapore in association with MTI Consulting to be awarded the contract to act as an international transaction advisor for the sale of State-owned Hilton and Grand Hyatt Hotels.